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Originally Posted by North Dakota Chief
Three years ago, I recall David Riske noticed that Greinke's fastball was sitting in low 90s, but once in awhile, he would bring high 90s heat. Riske went up to Greinke in the bullpen and told him, 'don't hold back'. If you have that kind of velocity, you can't leave it on the shelf. Use your entire arsenal to get guys out.
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To be fair, what would David Riske know about utilizing high 90's heat?
Greinke's velocity seems to have gone up about 3-4 mph both in terms of top end and 'cruising speed' over the last few seasons. If his mechanics remain sound, he'll be one of the best.